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Vincent Fondale
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| Vincent Fondale, of Cleveland, began singing at the early age
of 2. Vincent took delight in putting on mini concerts for his daycare buddies
and teachers in the toddler room at Holy Family. Since then, he has been singing
to his hearts desire for all his family, teachers and classmates. We think his
charm keeps him out of trouble sometimes!
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| Vincent debuted with his Dad’s band,
Nostalgia Cleveland, in June of 2005 at the Parma Rib-n-Rock. At the age of 5, he sang Lights, by
Journey, twice at the request of the crowd. That same year, Vincent sang
again with Nostalgia Cleveland at Clay’s Park Rock-n-Resort in Massillon.
When Vincent gets in front of the microphone, he draws crowds of people to
the stage. Every Festival he goes to that has karaoke; he packs the tent
with people. Video footage of both sets
courtesy of Audioworks:
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In January 2007, Vincent auditioned for a
Reality TV Show called Finding Julian's Band. Julian is a 2 yr. old
drummer looking to form a band with children 10 yrs of age and under.
Vincent is a finalist for the show to debut in the Fall 2007 or Spring 2008.
Details are forthcoming.
For more information on Julian, visit
www.littledrummerbaby.com. |
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Vincent's Tribute to Journey
- February 2007
(Audio tracks
using Windows Media Player)
Video of the above studio recordings. Recordings and video
produced by Eddie Tomecko of
Audioworks.
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In 2007 at 7 yrs. old,
Vince has stunned many people with
his voice. His favorite band is Journey and can sing many of the favorites,
including Lights, Don’t Stop Believin’, Faithfully,
Stone in Love, Open Arms, When You Love a Woman, Lovin'
Touchin' Squeezin', Separate Ways and Anyway You Want It. Vincent is also fond
of Styx, Boston, Bon Jovi and many more! |
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Since the audition,
Vincent performed at the Cleveland Agora on March 25, 2007 as an opening act to the 2nd Annual Cleveland Icon Perseverance Awards hosted by
The Cleveland Entertainment Coalition (www.clevelandec.org).
He performed with the other Reality TV Show finalist, Alex Raz, an extremely
talented 9 yr. old guitar player. Vincent performed 3 songs -
Lights, Don't Stop Believin, and When You Love a Woman.
Click the links
below to view his performances. All footage produced by Eddie Tomecko
of Audioworks.
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Below is an excerpt of an article
written by Deanna R. Adams, a freelance writer, essayist, writing
instructor, speaker, and author of “Rock ‘n’ Roll and the Cleveland
Connection.” View her website at http://deannaadams.com.
[March 26, 2007]
The Cleveland Icon
Perseverance Awards 2007
This event, the second annual,
once again took place at the Agora and was hosted by the venerable “Host of
the North Coast” - Peanuts (who still won’t reveal his real name).
The Cleveland Entertainment
Coalition puts on a truly worthwhile event, but unfortunately, it’s
still a well-kept secret. Their mission is to honor longtime veterans of the
local music scene, including musicians, media, and behind-the-scenes movers
and shakers. But more people are needed to shake things up and get their
mission moving. President Londi Viccarone told me he needs more volunteers,
particularly concerning this event. So if anyone is interested in being
involved in this noteworthy organization, go to their website at
www.clevelandec.org
Although the crowd Sunday night
was lean at times, the music and the distribution of awards was
entertaining, and the many reunions among friends created a party-like
atmosphere.
It also gave you hope for the
future musical generation. The first band that played, Nostalgia Cleveland
featured a young boy, Alex Raz, who was just nine years old. He
started things off in true rock-and-roll style by playing guitar like Jimi
Hendrix (he did a near-perfect rendition of “Star Spangled Banner” - not an
easy feat at any age) and then, out came 7-year-old Vincent Fondale,
who did a medley of Journey songs and he was absolutely amazing. Not just
his voice, but his whole demeanor - he worked the crowd (who couldn’t take
their eyes off of him) like a true professional at the top of his game. Wow.
I’m going to do a Jane Scott
right now (for those who recall this veteran Cleveland rock reporter
proclaiming Bruce Springsteen as the next big thing, back when most had
never heard of him). So Remember the Name – Vincent Fondale. He’s going
to be a star…
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Past Performances
Video
footage added below
| June 2005 |
Parma Rib-n-Rock
- age 5 yrs. |
performed with
Nostalgia Cleveland |
| July 2005 |
Clay's Park
Rock-n-Resort |
performed with
Nostalgia Cleveland |
| January 2007 |
Finalist for
Reality TV Show “Finding Julian’s Band” |
featuring Julian
Pavone -
www.littledrummerbaby.com |
| February 2007 |
Cleveland Agora,
2007 Cleveland Icon Perseverance Awards |
performed with
Alex Raz and Nostalgia Cleveland |
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May 25, 2007 |
Cleveland Metroparks
Zoo
Performing America by Neil Diamond (QT file)
Dont Stop Believin (QT file) |
European Adoption Agency Benefit
visit
www.eaci.com |
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July 1, 2007 |
Harley Davidson Freedom
Celebration
Video 1 (QT file)
Video 2 (QT file) |
performed with Nostalgia
Cleveland |
| August 2007 |
recorded CD with
Julian Pavone (world’s youngest drummer) and Alex Raz (10 yr old guitar wiz) |
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August 2, 2007 |
Holy Family Parish Festival
Montage of Journey |
performed with Nostalgia Cleveland |
| October 2007 |
Recorded with
AudioWorks Studio and created a video singing When You Love a Woman to
benefit the Cancer Society |
Good Intentions
Foundation Inc. - a non-profit organization |
| November 2007 |
Hard Rock Café,
Cleveland |
Lifetime
Achievement Award for Julian Pavone |
| November 2007 |
Border’s Books,
Bloomfield Hills MI |
Ripley’s Believe
or Not Book signing for Julian Pavone |
| June 7, 2008 |
Town and Country
Camp Ground, Salem OH |
performed with
Nostalgia Cleveland |
| June 28, 2008 |
Stars and Stripes
Fest, Mt. Clemmons MI |
performed with
Julian Pavone, Alex Raz and Ralph Armstrong |
| July 17, 2008 |
Clays Park
Rock-n-Resort, Massillon OH |
performed with
Nostalgia Cleveland |
| July 25 - 26,
2008 |
Main Street
Festival, Detriot MI |
performed with
Julian Pavone, Alex Raz and Ralph Armstrong |
| July 30, 2008 |
Holy Family
Festival, Parma OH |
Recess debut
performance |
| August 29, 2008 |
WGN Chicago News
Morning Show |
performed with
the Julian Pavone Band |
| September 2008 |
356th Fighter
Group Restaurant & Banquet Center, Canton OH |
Recess |
| October 4, 2008 |
Town and Country
Camp Ground, Salem OH |
Recess |
| October 10, 2008 |
Stonefire Bistro,
Brighton MI |
performed with
the Julian Pavone Band |
| October 16, 2008 |
FOX 8 w/ Kenny
Crummpton at Cleveland's Hard Rock Cafe |
performed with
the Julian Pavone Band |
| October 27, 2008 |
Whisky A Go-Go,
Hollywood CA |
performed with
the Julian Pavone Band |
| November 1, 2008 |
Crofoot Concert
Club, Pontiac MI |
performed with
the Julian Pavone Band |
| November 28, 2008 |
FOX 8 News
Cleveland's Morning Show |
performed with
the Julian Pavone Band |
| March 28, 2009 |
11th Annual
KidShow, Great Lakes Mall, Mentor OH |
Recess |
| March 29, 2009 |
11th Annual
KidShow, Great Lakes Mall, Mentor OH |
Solo performance |
For
feedback or more information, please e-mail us at
info@vincentfondale.com.
We would love to hear from you!
Thanks to all of our family and friends
for their continued support!
Our family would also like to thank
Bernie Pavone and his family for giving Vincent the possibility to perform with
Julian. As well as their recommendations, support, and opportunities for
Vincent.
We extend our gratitude to Eddie Tomecko
of Audioworks for recording and filming Vincent in and out of the studio and enabling
us to use his footage on this website.
 
  
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